Unitary Presidential Republic
The Gambia is governed as a unitary state under a presidential system, having returned to multi-party democracy following a 2016 political transition.
5 Divisions + Capital
The country consists of five divisions plus Banjul, the capital, which holds city status.
Unicameral National Assembly
The Gambia’s legislature, the National Assembly, is the country’s single lawmaking chamber.
Direct Presidential Elections
The Gambia’s legislature, the National Assembly, is the country’s single lawmaking chamber.